Samuel Koontz

• Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
• Maintained proficiency in advanced life support skills through continuing education classes and workshops.
• Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient condition and treatment plans.
• Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
• Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, defibrillators, suction devices and strhers.
• Organized supplies for ambulance runs including IV solutions, airway management equipment and medication kits.

• Administered medications and life-saving treatment under supervision of paramedics.
• Documented patient information, condition and treatment while protecting confidentiality and patient rights.
• Responded to emergency calls to provide immediate medical assistance and transportation to medical facility.
• Took vital signs and blood pressure to observe patient's condition and prepare appropriate resources and medical procedures.
• Decontaminated ambulance's interior after exposure to contagious disease to prevent transmission.
• Transported patients safely to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury.
• Oversaw inventory of medical supplies to maintain availability and eliminate unnecessary expenses.

• Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
• Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
• Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
• Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
• Mentored team members in mastering sales techniques to consistently exceed objectives.
• Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
• Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
• Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.

• Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
• Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
• Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
• Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
• Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
• Coached team members on security risks and loss prevention to aid in mitigating store theft.
• Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
• Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.

Military service gives experiences and develops many skills useful to a significant amount of jobs and employers, Some of the following include :

• Monitored and authorized access to restricted areas by employees and visitors to guard against theft and incursion
• Managed several teams and squads during training exercises and battle drill fire teams
• Spearheaded 4 fire teams during live fire battle drills, close combat training and MOUT exercises at various locations
• Authored daily activity, incident, safety, repair and irregularity reports including equipment and property damage, theft, unauthorized presence or unusual occurrences
• Achieved on evaluations consistently over a 4-year enlistment through outstanding job duty performance, volunteerism and attention to detail in Rifleman and Leadership positions
• Facilitated conflict-resolution by implementing protocols and investigating issues through resolution
• Instructed personnel on ways to reduce environmental hazards and proper use of PPE
• Trained extensively on use of weapon systems, Tactical leadership and decision making and use of available disposable equipment to max effectiveness to achieve Mission accomplishment and advance in both rank and skill level
• Maintained over thousands of dollars in equipment with no loss over 4 years service
• Provided fast and accurate emergency response to injured teammates, providing first aid and Buddy Care
• Insured safety of fire-team and squads by insuring proper use of PPE and Safety protocols
• Led diverse training simulations to prepare teams for combat and emergency situations
• Conducted research on intelligence targets to better understand relation to geopolitical and Unit mission objectives
• Conducted Mission and logistical briefings with excellence and Poise

• Prepared sites for concrete work by breaking up damaged concrete and leveling or contouring ground
• Prepared sites and maintained safety of both workers and public by setting up scaffolding, fences and temporary structures
• Read and understood specifications, drawings and blueprints to complete accurate, high-quality work
• Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel
• Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials
• Used measuring instruments to inspect parts
• Managed inventory, maintained equipment and cleaned work areas
• Swept and cleaned roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials
• Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment
• Worked with tools such as pruning saws, hedge and brush trimmers and axes
• And many more Labor involved tasks within the job area

• Accurately made change for cash transactions
• Maintained knowledge of current product locations
• Served shoppers in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner
• Praised by management for being a fast and efficient worker, requiring little supervision
• Arranged and stocked department displays
• Stocked, priced, front-faced and rotated merchandise
• Communicated and exemplified the company's vision and goals
• Kept carpets and floor clear of debris by using vacuums and brooms
• Handled and bagged groceries carefully and according to customer preference

• Checked fields for rocks or other obstacles to prepare land for tilling and physical preparation for spring planting
• Cleared invasive plants in preparation for harvest
• Worked long hours willingly and completed daily work allotment

This work experience gave me a base for a hard work ethic that I strive to continue to this day.